India Farmers Mass Near Capital to Push for Government Deal

Protest is reminiscent of massive demonstrations in 2020, 2021
Farmers expect to hold next round of government talks Sunday

Farmers gather near the Haryana-Punjab state border at Shambhu in Patiala district on Feb. 15.Photographer: Narinder Nanu/AFP/Getty Images

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By Pratik Parija and Swati Gupta

February 16, 2024 at 3:44 AM UTC

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February 16, 2024 at 12:14 PM UTC

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Tens of thousands of farmers pressing for guaranteed crop prices and debt relief camped en route to the Indian capital on Friday, waiting for weekend negotiations with government officials.